The Ultimate At-Home Workout Upgrade: Introducing Equipment Settings

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The Ultimate At-Home Workout Upgrade: Introducing Equipment Settings

Life-as-we-know-it has changed dramatically over the past month. With gyms across the nation shutting their doors and many mandatory social-distancing orders in place, access to gym equipment simply isn’t in the cards for most people. As we’ve all been adjusting our lives to this new normal, it’s as important as ever (for physical and mental health) that we stay active.

With that in mind, our team at virtual Volt HQ has been working tirelessly to help you maintain your workout routine, whether your gym is a garage, backyard, or living room. As part of that effort, we’ve been building a brand new feature that enables you to customize your workout program based on your available equipment. I’m excited to announce that with our latest update, that feature is now live and available within the Volt app!

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Training during COVID-19: Back to the Basics of Movement, Health & Sports Science

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Training during COVID-19: Back to the Basics of Movement, Health & Sports Science

This may be a good time to re-set and return to the basics. Re-set not only our basic movement patterns and strength training regimen but also slow down; keep it local; re-connect with our neighborhood; play backyard and playground games; find simplicity and solitude; reading; self-assess who we are and what matters; appreciate humanity, etc.

And finally, let’s keep in mind the social connections that humans need to sustain quality of life. Yes, physical activity, strength training, nutrition, sleep, stress reduction and relaxation are all important to health and well-being, but when it comes down to it, the number 1 determinant of happiness and a good life is…positive social relationships.

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Raising the Bar with Workplace Wellness

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I have never been a CEO or business owner. But, I have been a head coach. I’ve wanted my athletes to feel that every practice or training session was efficient and productive. I’ve wanted the athletes to be focused and put in 100 percent effort. And, most importantly, I’ve wanted my athletes to get good work done. You hear coaches yell it all the time: “Hey, let’s get to work!”

Hmmm…sounds a lot like a CEO, doesn’t it? Just exchange ‘employees’ for ‘athletes.’

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How to Get a Great At-Home Workout with Volt

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How to Get a Great At-Home Workout with Volt

Let’s be real: it’s a strange, scary time in our world right now. And while a workout routine can seem like the least of our worries, if you’re like me, physical activity is an important method for staying healthy and managing anxiety, especially in uncertain times. If you can’t get to the gym (or if your living room has become your gym for the foreseeable future), here are 3 quick tips on how to modify your Volt workouts to fit your equipment—even if your only equipment is your own bodyweight.

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#WHYITRAIN: The Big 5-0. Reflections on LTAD, Aging and a Healthy Lifestyle

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I remember hearing in the early days of my academic career “it’s interesting to see how researchers turn their attention to the effects of aging on the cardiovascular system, strength, etc. when they get older.” I’m not here to tell you that I am shifting my focus from pediatric exercise science and youth athletic development to aging. It just happens that I’m a bit more interested personally in aging as I turn the Big 5-0, and get to experience all of age’s great effects!

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Training Editor 2.0: Volt’s Most Flexible Programming and Periodization

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Training Editor 2.0: Volt’s Most Flexible Programming and Periodization

Drumroll, please… After a lot of hard work by our team at Volt HQ and countless conversations with #VoltFamily members, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Training Editor 2.0! Our newest release includes more flexibility, capabilities and control when it comes to managing your training. With these powerful tools, coaches are now able to tailor their team’s training like never before. The #VoltFamily has been asking for more flexibility in the Volt Training Editor, and today, we’re thrilled to be delivering on that request. 

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Understanding Block Schemes and Intensity

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Volt’s Training Editor makes it easy for coaches to adjust aspects of training such as workout duration, workout structure, number of workouts per week, and the periodization schemes and intensities. In this guide for coach users, we will break down block schemes and intensities for each of the periodized training blocks in the Volt system, to help you navigate the Training Editor features with confidence and agility.

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Why Everyone–Not Just Athletes–Needs Resistance Training

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Strength Training—it’s all about biceps, barbells, dumbbells, and meatheads, right? Well, that’s simply wrong! 

Strength training is a form of physical activity and exercise that should be part of everyone’s pursuit of health and fitness. Youth. Teens. 20-somethings. Adults. Grandmas and Grandpas. Aunts and Uncles. Athletes. Recreational athletes. Powerlifters. Gym rats. Firefighters. Military. Teachers. Lawyers. Diabetics. Cancer survivors. Small business owners. Software engineers. Everyone!

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Big Updates, Thanks to You!

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Big Updates, Thanks to You!

🚨 New feature alert! 🚨 As Head of Training Experience here at Volt HQ, a big part of my job is to listen to our users and help turn your feedback into improvements to your experience using the Volt app. In our latest release, we’ve redesigned some existing experiences and introduced some new features that are a direct result of the awesome feedback we’ve gotten from you. Read more about what you’ll see in this release, and be sure to update your app to experience it for yourself!

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Are You Ready for the ACFT?

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Are You Ready for the ACFT?

October 2020 will mark a serious shift in the fitness culture of the U.S. Army. The APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test), the Army’s relied-upon physical fitness test for all soldiers, will officially be retired and replaced by the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test). Since 1980, soldiers needed only a pair of running shoes to prepare themselves for their assessment of physical readiness. The days of simplistic running, push-ups, and sit-ups are coming to an end. Read on to learn about the new ACFT and why it’s revolutionizing how the U.S. prepares soldiers for duty.

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